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Neuropsych
“Pure awareness”: Inside the psychedelic that erases space, time, and self
5-MeO-DMT may offer a practical way to access and study consciousness in its most basic form.
Christopher Timmermann
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Mini Philosophy
3 ways to find and invite more wonder
Wonder is like a guest you haven’t planned for.
Jonny Thomson
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Mini Philosophy
How the brain creates heaven: The philosophy of psychedelics with Susan Blackmore
What can drugs teach us about consciousness?
Jonny Thomson
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The Present
Inside the battle for FDA approval of MDMA therapy
MAPS founder Rick Doblin speaks to Big Think about the FDA’s rejection of MDMA therapy and the future of psychedelic treatments.
Saga Briggs
A painting of a mythological figure driving a chariot pulled by two white horses through the clouds, draped in a flowing red fabric, symbolizing executive ego.
Business
How to spot “executive ego dysfunction”
We’ve made god-like figures out of hard-charging CEOs — but it’s a bad idea to get high on your own supply.
Steve Dennis
Illustration of a young woman with closed eyes, smiling, next to a large, detailed eye and surrounded by vibrant, abstract elements and smiley faces.
Neuropsych
Eyes wide shut: Why closing your eyes intensifies psychedelic trips
A recent study suggests that exposure to visual stimuli can diminish the effects of psychedelic drugs.
Saga Briggs
A woman experiencing a near-death event with her head uplifted.
Neuropsych
Is a near-death experience like a DMT trip? One neurosurgeon experienced both
There were many similarities, but also some profound differences.
Ross Pomeroy
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